Bryanston Prep pupils raised £4,000 for School in a Bag

Every pupil at Bryanston Prep School took part in the fundraising effort, raising enough to fund one packed rucksack for each child on the school roll through the charity School in a Bag.

Dominic Floyd, headteacher of Bryanston Prep, said: "We are so proud to have hit our target – one bag for every pupil in the school.

"Thank you to all the parents and the whole Bryanston community for your encouragement and support.

Every pupil at Bryanston Prep School, from Nursery through to Year 8, has helped raise £4,000 for School in a Bag (SIAB), funding one packed bag for every child on the school’s roll. (Image: Bryanston School)

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"Through their efforts, our children have made a real difference to so many others in desperate need around the world."

School in a Bag delivers rucksacks filled with essential supplies to children affected by poverty, disaster or displacement.

Each bag costs £25 and contains items like pencils, exercise books, a bowl, water bottle and toothbrush.

Pupils raised the funds through a range of activities, including selling homemade lemonade, helping with gardening, busking and sponsored cycling events.

Once the target was reached, students packed each bag themselves.

The charity was founded by Luke Simons following the loss of his brother in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.

It operates across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and beyond.